One of the operators of the most modern Hawk around, is the Canadian Air Force. Though maintained  under contract, these aircraft form 419 Squadron, the last of the lamented CF-116 (F-5 Freedom Fighter) units. Painted in an overall roundel blue, these aircraft are equipped with modern systems making transition to the F-18 a rather easy one. In addition, the aircraft is used to train other NATO pilots.

The sheet contains sufficient markings for you to build any CAF CT-155. It includes a full stencil suite as well. You'll notice an addendum sheet to take care of some glitches with the originals. Things like this endear Leading Edge to modelers as it doesn't leave the builder in the lurch, as has happened with some other companies.

Typical of Leading Edge, the instruction sheets are first class providing not only detailed placement information, but other tidbits of data that help the modeler to make the best presentation possible. Apparently the Airfix kit (the only one currently available in this scale as far as I know, has several shape errors at the fin base, upper nose, main gear door shape and a few other minor items. All of these are clearly pointed out in the placement guide along with the proper profile. This allows you to make any adjustments you may wish in order to have the most accurate presentation possible. As always, a superbly printed sheet that is a delight to use.

July 2009

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